Orsillus depressus

Orsillus depressus

"Orsillus depressus" is a species of seed bug in the family Lygaeidae. It is a terrestrial insect native to southern Europe.
Orsillus depressus Orsillus depressus, found under the bark of Platanus hispanica
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Appearance

"O. depressus" is approximately 6 mm in length and has a browny-orange coloration. Like many other species in Lygaeidae, "O. depressus" is a phytophagous species, feeding on plants, and it is commonly found in woodland/forest habitats and in cultivated areas of gardens and parks.
Orsillus depressus Orsillus depressus, found under the bark of Platanus hispanica
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Distribution

It is considered a naturalized introduced species in the UK. "O. depressus" was first recorded in England in the 1980s and is now common throughout central and southern England. In southern Europe, its host plants are trees in Cupressaceae while in the UK Lawson's Cypress is the most common host plant.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderHemiptera
FamilyLygaeidae
GenusOrsillus
SpeciesO. depressus
Photographed in
Portugal